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ironnomad9 said:Who are the saints?
Has anyone here ever had the honor of meeting even one of God's chosen ones?
And how does one actually become one of them?
Maria Garcia50 said:Saints are those chosen servants whom God protects and loves. They come in all different categories. If you want the deep dive, Maria Garcia50 described them best in his work, The Meccan Revelations.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet several Saints across America, and they fall into all sorts of different groups. These people are truly special servants of God.
As for how you actually become a saint, one of today's heavyweights put it this way:
"You have to know, and you have to want it
then you'll see just how far you can go."
Beyond that, God chooses for Himself whom He will take as a friend—in other words, a saint. These are the servants who exclusively walk alongside the Almighty Lord.
"He becomes their sight through which they see, their hearing through which they listen, and the path upon which they walk. They live only for the Almighty Truth and turn their gaze toward nothing else."
These are the top-tier believers, the absolute elite. They serve as the heirs and deputies—the viceroys—of God's Prophet. Because of this, they will always uphold Islam in its purest, most original form.
Maria Garcia50 said:Saints are those chosen servants whom God protects and loves. They come in all different categories. If you want the deep dive, Maria Garcia50 described them best in his work, The Meccan Revelations.
I’ve been lucky enough to meet several Saints across America, and they fall into all sorts of different groups. These people are truly special servants of God.
As for how you actually become a saint, one of today's heavyweights put it this way:
"You have to know, and you have to want it
then you'll see just how far you can go."
Beyond that, God chooses for Himself whom He will take as a friend—in other words, a saint. These are the servants who exclusively walk alongside the Almighty Lord.
"He becomes their sight through which they see, their hearing through which they listen, and the path upon which they walk. They live only for the Almighty Truth and turn their gaze toward nothing else."
These are the top-tier believers, the absolute elite. They serve as the heirs and deputies—the viceroys—of God's Prophet. Because of this, they will always uphold Islam in its purest, most original form.
Sean Cruz said:A specific work I read a few years back just popped into my head, and it fits this topic perfectly:
Lectures on saints in old cities, Part
If I recall correctly, there are nine parts in total.
In this particular section, the definition and significance of the term saint is explained.
Additionally, in the book American Literature in Literary Criticism, Volume II, Oral Literature, edited by Munib Maglajlić and Đenan Buturović, there is a text regarding lectures on saints—I can't recall the author off the top of my head since I don't have the book in front of me right now.
ironnomad9 said:Who are the saints?
Has anyone here ever had the honor of meeting even one of God's chosen ones?
And how does one actually become one of them?
casualtiger2 said:What does slavery have to do with spirituality?
casualtiger2 said:What does slavery have to do with spirituality?
Hannah Diaz said:I mean, everything is subject to something, right? I guess the whole point for us humans is to actually become *human*—and I don't mean just existing at some primal, animalistic level or worse. We're meant to reach our true potential, the way we were originally designed. That’s where spirituality comes in, I suppose... it's the tool that lets us function as conscious beings so we can actually know the creator and, by extension, finally figure out who we really are.
Hannah Diaz said:Just some food for thought, I guess...
1. They turn their backs on this worldly life for the sake of Almighty Allah,
2. Their virtues pretty much outweigh any flaws they might have,
3. They lean entirely on God, pouring all their energy and effort into being obedient to Him,
4. Everything they think about is centered on the afterlife,
5. Since they’ve found salvation themselves, they act as intermediaries through whose intercession others find peace,
6. In everything they do, they rely on their Lord,
7. They’re constantly chasing after God's pleasure and love,
8. They steer clear of both major and minor sins,
9. They’re always first when it comes to prayer and striving on the path of faith,
10. They’re too busy worrying about their own shortcomings to bother judging anyone else's flaws, and...
11. Based on the good news in the Quran and Hadith, they’ll enter Paradise without having to face judgment,
12. They’ll receive their book of deeds in their right hand,
13. They are true scholars,
14. Their inner selves are far more beautiful than their outward appearance,
15. Their tongues affirm the oneness of Almighty Allah, their bodies submit to Him, and their hearts are completely sincere,
16. They study the Quran and live strictly by its teachings,
17. They fight the good fight on God's path,
18. They have ascended to the highest spiritual stations,
19. They’ve fully aligned their will with God's will!
20. They’re usually the first to enter the mosque and the last to leave,
21. When they’re owed something, they accept it, but when asked for help, they give generously... and when they judge the world, it’s almost like they’re judging themselves,
22. They never lose sight of God and are constantly in remembrance of Him,
23. They experience profound spiritual states,
24. They actually find sweetness even in the midst of trials,
25. If they aren't given anything from this world, they remain grateful; if something comes their way, they give it away,
26. They don't depend on anything or anyone, because they are truly with their Lord!
John Jones3 said:So these are supposed to be the "chosen ones"? The ones rushing into jihad?
If you look at history—specifically the Inquisition or the Crusades—that’s when you saw the most saints and spiritual leaders. I doubt Muslims will ever outdo the Christians of that era.
wearyhawk83 said:Why would anyone even insult animals?
An animal eats because it’s hungry. They don't kill for sport or find joy in cruelty, they don't trash their environment, and they don't know what hate is. They aren't petty, and they won't hurt anyone just because they're having a bad day or because some astrological alignment is off.
The animal kingdom lives in a state of harmony that humans will never achieve—and honestly, never have. Humans are so pathetic that we've managed to convince ourselves our hearts are massive and noble, even though they're really just made of flawed, messy matter. It's just that nobody wants to face that reality.